The artists of West Chelsea Artists Open Studios invite the public to step inside their private studios during the summer 2017 art season.

Located in the heart of the West Chelsea Arts district, where visitors will have exclusive access to over 30 private artists' studios in more than 11 buildings.

On this self-guided tour, visitors will have exclusive access to private artists' studios. The artists will open their doors to the public on Saturday, Sunday, June 17 - 18, 2017.

Barbara Rachko's studio, 208 W 29th St., studio 605

The open studios tour encourage dialogue between the artists and public, allowing visitors to gain first hand knowledge about the creative process. It gives visitors, art enthusiasts, dealers and collectors the opportunity to purchase works directly from the artists' studio inventory, at studios prices, without a gallery markup, which can be 50% or more.

The self guided tour begins at the West Chelsea Arts Building on West 26th Street. Pick up the MAP and event information in the lobbies at 508 and 526 West 26th St. and begin your artists' studio tour.